fairness

Definitions

Impartial and just treatment or behavior without favoritism or discrimination.

The quality of being in accordance with rules or standards; legitimacy.

The state of being free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice.

Examples

The judge was praised for her commitment to fairness throughout the trial.

We need to ensure fairness in the distribution of resources among all team members.

Synonyms

impartiality justice equity objectivity evenhandedness fair-mindedness integrity

Antonyms

bias injustice partiality inequity favoritism prejudice unfairness